Ronald “Ron” Floyd, born on July 29, 1944, in Grayson, Kentucky, peacefully departed this life on September 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Ron was a devoted husband to Wanda Floyd, with whom he shared 52 beautiful years of marriage, together for a loving 54 years. He also leaves behind his daughter Angela (Terry…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Ward Mills, who left us peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on March 22, 1955, in Barstow, California, Mike was a loving husband, devoted family man, and a passionate lover of the great outdoors. He spent his…

Jerry Robert Rockwell, 68, of Londonderry, formerly of Lucasville, died Saturday, September 13, 2025, at his home, with his family surrounding him. He was born November 7, 1956 in Portsmouth, to the late Joseph “Joe Bill” Rockwell and Hazel (Gordon) Rockwell. Jerry was retired from General Electric in Peebles and often reflected on how much he…

Joan Dunham, 89, of Sciotoville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 12, 2025, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born June 28, 1936 in Portsmouth, to the late Frank Dunham and Ruth (Irvin) Cassidy. Joan was a homemaker and had worked as an Aide at West End Day Care. Joan was…

Kristine Lauren Southworth, 43, of Portsmouth, died Friday, September 12, 2025. She was born March 27, 1982 in Columbus to Randy Southworth and the late Sandra (Wakeland) Southworth. Kristy was a 2000 graduate of Clay High School and S.C.J.V.S. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Madisen Lauren Diaz,…

Joseph Michael McFadden, 31, of Beaver, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Portsmouth. He was born June 27, 1994 in West Palm Beach, Florida to Michael McFadden of Georgia and the late Sharon McFadden. Joey was a mechanic and loved working on cars. He was a great cook and loved listening to music. He was…

Robert O. Payne, 82, of Minford, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1943 in Scioto County, a son of the late Edward O. and Geneva (Carver) Payne, was retired from Osco Industries, and a member of Charity Free Will Baptist church. He is survived by his wife,…

Jerry Lee Ruby, 84, longtime resident of Wheelersburg, Ohio, successfully completed his earthly race and received the promise of eternal life with Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday morning, September 16, 2025. Jerry entered this world on May 28, 1941, the first-born, and only son, to the…

Debra Lee Risner, 66, of South Webster, passed away Thursday September 18, 2025. She was born February 20, 1959 in Ironton, a daughter of the late Troy and Margie (Hutchinson) Bloomfield. She enjoyed going to estate sales, thrift shops, feeding her birds and squirrels. Above all, her kids and grandkids were her whole world and…